Fossil remains suggest that prehistoric people in Sri Lanka may have eaten monkeys and other forest species
Some intestinal gases have been linked with diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome and colon cancer, so tracking them might explain the connection
In honor of a very special Pi Day, enjoy this map that explores the human-made and natural structures that come closest to a perfect circle
"Lion Whisperer" Kevin Richardson and a team of wildlife experts are handing out the final exams to their students of the South African plains
Smithsonian researchers offer up an unprecedented glimpse at the development of the “acoustic funnel,” an ear area found exclusively in whales
Specialized hydrophobic structures on gecko skin encourage dewdrops to be swept away by the wind or to collide and shoot off one another like pool balls
Phage viruses rearrange genes, prey on bacteria and maintain microbial diversity. Can we harness them to do our bidding?
Eleven venues worldwide will exhibit these 20 striking micrographs, MRI scans and illustrations—all winners of this year's Wellcome Image Awards
The red planet's deep blue sea and a rare Einstein cross feature among the week's best space images
A Yale scientist set out to capture the insect's full lifecycle and ended up discovering hidden wonders of the cosmos
When their reproductive years are done, females take on new roles as wise survival guides
Stunning slow-mo videos capture juvenile mantises as they corkscrew through the air and precisely land their target
See the finalists of our 2014 photo contest and vote for the Readers' Choice winner
At about 2.8 million years old, the Ledi jaw may belong to "the stem for the Homo genus," according to its discoverers
Cancelled dog-sled races and restless grizzly bears serve as reminders that global warming is still at work
A photographer was punched by an allegedly drunk gorilla—but wildlife biologists are crying foul
For a Smithsonian researcher, Monday is a day to honor the women in science and other uses for nail polish
An ancient monster and a turquoise bay feature among our picks for the week's best space pictures
New England's record cold created the perfect conditions for waves of slush, offering an unusual opportunity to ski on the beach
Altering visual perceptions can trick the brains of chronic sufferers so they can enjoy pain-free motion
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